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River Ljubljanica and the center of Ljubljana

Feb 27, 20224 min read

Do I need a visa to travel to Slovenia?

The Church of St John the Baptist in the middle of Bohinj Lake

Feb 24, 20225 min read

Discover the mythical heart of Slovenia in its best – and only – national park

Feb 22, 20223 min read

Spain's new low-cost train will connect Madrid with popular beach cities in 2022

Bell pavilion at Seokguram Grotto in Gyeongju, South Korea

Jan 22, 20229 min read

How to explore Gyeongju by foot, bicycle, car and bus

A rear shot of a woman kayaking in a lake

Jan 13, 20227 min read

9 of the best day trips from Dubai: culture, wildlife, and adventure

A local market prepares to open for the day in Gyeongju, South Korea

Jan 10, 20227 min read

How Gyeongju has become South Korea's city of cool

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Dec 10, 20213 min read

Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest to reopen December 11

A hiker walks on the Kungsleden Hiking Trail in Swedish Lapland on a sunny day.

Nov 25, 20218 min read

11 Swedish hiking trails you won’t want to miss

Two women pose in front of palm trees and a yellow car in Cyprus
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Nov 17, 20216 min read

Find the best time for your next Cyprus vacation with our seasonal guide

Girl floats peacefully in the clear desert water of West Clear Creek, Arizona.
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Sep 2, 20217 min read

Cool off at these perfectly serene Arizona swimming spots and beaches

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Aug 10, 20213 min read

Italy has expanded the use of it 'green pass' - here's what travelers need to know

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Aug 5, 20214 min read

Getting around in Sedona

Jul 30, 20213 min read

Australia sets out plan to open borders to international travel

Jul 22, 20212 min read

Celebrate Team USA at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado

Jul 22, 20213 min read

What you need to know about Canada's "suitable quarantine plan" requirement

Jul 16, 20215 min read

You can travel to Thailand quarantine-free via Phuket - this is how to do it

A statue of Christ is built in Brazil.

Apr 19, 20212 min read

Brazil's new statue will be taller than Rio's famed Christ the Redeemer

Two men examining a jug found at the city at the Palace of Dazzling Aten in Egypt

Apr 13, 20212 min read

Archaeologists uncover Ancient Egyptian 'lost city' in Luxor

A sculpture of a black arm surrounded by flowers by Nick Cave

Apr 6, 20212 min read

A Louisville art gallery will hold an exhibition honoring Breonna Taylor

An aerial view of the Royal Canal Greenway in Meath

Mar 25, 20213 min read

Explore Ireland's lush midlands on a new 130km cycle and walkway

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Mar 23, 20213 min read

A historic all-women trek to Machu Picchu will take place

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Mar 13, 20215 min read

Kalimpong - not your regular hill station

Young boys who have devoted their life to Sankaracharya are the ardent devotees of Shiva ©Kakol

Mar 11, 20213 min read

Mahashivaratri - the night of the dance of Shiva

Mar 8, 20213 min read

Sacred cuisine from south Indian temples

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Feb 15, 20212 min read

Jaisalmer NGO creates citizen-airline partnership to sustain air connectivity to the city

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Feb 14, 20213 min read

The cities that inspire Indian fashion designer J J Valaya's collections

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Feb 10, 20211 min read

Greatest wild places on earth - from the Tundra to the Sahara

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The Frida Kahlo Museum is the most representative cultural venue for the Mexican artist.

Feb 1, 20212 min read

A serious Frida Kahlo exhibit is coming to Chicago this summer

Villa Indiana

Dec 23, 20202 min read

Work from a stunning villa in Greece for a month for free

Dec 22, 20202 min read

Mexico’s beloved tequila train unveils new wagon with incredible views and cocktails

Dec 11, 20202 min read

Australian wines are having a moment as Tasmanian sparkling named world’s best

Dec 8, 20202 min read

Evidence the world's smallest possum survived Australia's bush fires

Dramatic granite peaks of Lofoten Wall and Reinebringen reflected in water beside fishing village of Reine.
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Dec 6, 202013 min read

Discover the secret to the Lofoten Islands' beauty (hint: it's in the water)

Nov 30, 20203 min read

"I’m always looking for a shower": what it's like to travel in an SUV for two years

Nov 22, 20204 min read

Food talk with Chef Gaggan

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Nov 13, 202011 min read

Discover why the Accursed Mountains are Europe's most misunderstood region

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Oct 30, 20202 min read

Explore this beautiful Italian region on a new coast-to-coast hiking trail

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Oct 19, 20202 min read

A new bike trail will allow cyclists to circle Italy's Lake Garda

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Sep 11, 20202 min read

The rules for flying to the US are changing significantly

Twelve Apostles.

Aug 8, 20205 min read

Australia's 10 best natural wonders

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Aug 7, 20202 min read

Liquor-infused ice cream is now legal in New York State

Clouds swirl around the peaks of the Dolomites, as seen from the mountain plateau of Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm). Matt Munro / Lonely Planet

Feb 28, 202013 min read

Harvest-time hikes in the Dolomites

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Jan 9, 20201 min read

The Grand Egyptian Museum will finally open at the end of 2020

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Sep 15, 20193 min read

These Harry Potter happenings channel the magic of the holiday season

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Sep 10, 20193 min read

Ireland launches the "world's longest food festival" to put Irish cuisine on the map

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Aug 27, 20193 min read

Beach-bound for Labor Day weekend? Consider an urban escape instead

Jul 7, 20195 min read

48 hours in Milan

Head away from the beach to discover the historic charms of Rimini. Tatiana Dyuvbanova / Getty Images

May 2, 20195 min read

Beyond the beach at Italy's seaside Rimini

Step outside of shimmering Dubai to experience traditional Bedouin culture. Buena Vista Images / Getty Images

Feb 26, 20195 min read

Where to experience authentic Dubai

Dubai is quickly becoming the theme park hub of the Middle East. Bas Thuys / EyeEm / Getty Images

Feb 25, 20197 min read

How to choose your Dubai theme park

Edinburgh cityscape from Arthur's Seat looking towards the city centre and castle. Brendan Howard / Shutterstock

Jan 24, 20195 min read

Edinburgh for first-timers

A long exposure of cars driving past palm trees, all silhouetted against a pink sunset sky

Jan 23, 20196 min read

A roadtripper's guide to the best of Uruguay

Bessarabsky Rynok is one of the oldest and best-known market halls in Kyiv. Pavlo Fedykovych / Lonely Planet

Jan 16, 20194 min read

Slavic cool: a shopper’s guide to Kyiv

Azure seas over a rock shelf at low tide on Cape Wirrawoi, Northern Territory. Craig Ramsay / 500px

Jan 9, 20196 min read

Drone photography in Australia: what you need to know

Fiji is comprised of over 330 islands, but only about a third of them are permanently inhabited. bjuerges / Getty Images

Nov 29, 20185 min read

Fast-track Fiji: making the most of a stopover

Three tourists with backpacks crossing a suspension bridge over water in Malaysia.

Sep 13, 20176 min read

Into the heart of Borneo: a guide to Sarawak’s national parks

Exploring Essaouira's old city makes for a stunning, and free, adventure. Ruslan Kalnitsky / Shutterstock

Aug 25, 20177 min read

Essaouira on a budget: what to see and where to stay

If you're heading to stunning Italy for the first time, read on for our essential tips. Kamira / Shutterstock

Nov 7, 20167 min read

Must-know travel tips for first-timers in Italy

Loutro windmill on Koufonisia island in the Small Cyclades.

Feb 29, 20167 min read

Exploring the Small Cyclades

A hiker walks part of the Inca Trail. Pintai Suchachaisri / Getty Images

Oct 25, 20145 min read

How to reach Machu Picchu without the Inca Trail

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